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Air Selangor recently announced the successful implementation of a digital twin WTP (water treatment plant) at Semenyih 2 WTP in collaboration with Schneider Electric. Operational since 2022, Semenyih 2 WTP is among Malaysia's first fully automated water treatment plants and has now been enhanced with asset digital twin technology, enabling autonomous operation across standard, startup, and shutdown processes. With an average output of 100 million liters per day (MLD), the plant is expected to achieve up to a 20 percent increase in productivity.
Air Selangor stated that this initiative has gained international recognition, with the project being shortlisted for the prestigious Global Water Awards 2025 by Global Water Intelligence (GWI) in the Water Project of the Year category. Held annually at the Global Water Summit, the Global Water Awards honor excellence and innovation in the global water industry, spotlighting projects that advance sustainability and operational efficiency.
Adam Saffian Ghazali, Chief Executive Officer of Air Selangor, highlighted the critical role of technology in enhancing resilience and sustainability in water management. “Digital Twin solutions are a game-changer for the water industry. By enabling real-time monitoring and optimization of our WTP operations, we can ensure a more consistent and reliable water supply, reduce inefficiencies, and enhance service quality for our 9.62 million consumers. This aligns with our commitment to sustainability and our vision to become Asia’s leading water services provider by 2030,” he stated.
With the new Asset Digital Twin model at Semenyih 2 WTP, Air Selangor is now better equipped to detect anomalies, optimize water distribution strategies, forecast the impact of planned and unplanned events, and implement mitigation measures more efficiently. According to Schneider Electric, as the digital twin model continues to accumulate data, it can predict events several months in advance, enabling proactive forecasting that enhances operational efficiency.
"Digital twin—a virtual representation of physical water infrastructure and processes—is transforming the water industry. By integrating diverse data streams with online hydraulic modeling in its extensive water distribution network, Air Selangor is gaining deeper insights into complex water distribution systems. This enables real-time monitoring and remote control of water flow on demand, allowing for more informed decision-making and greater operational efficiency in water management," said Shanmugavel Subramaniam, Global Water Segment Leader at Schneider Electric.
The National Water Services Commission (SPAN) has warned that Malaysia could face severe water shortages within the next five years due to the combined challenges of climate change, rising water demand, and aging infrastructure.
"Water security is an urgent issue, and continuing on our current trajectory is unsustainable. Malaysia’s water sector must recognize all assets as resources to be reused, shifting our mindset and practices toward a circular economy. By viewing water and its associated processes as interconnected systems, we can enhance sustainability, optimize resource utilization, and improve efficiency. It is imperative for companies to drive innovation by investing in cutting-edge water treatment technologies and adopting best practices. We commend Air Selangor for its proactive efforts in leading the charge toward a more sustainable future for water in Malaysia," said Eugene Quah, Country President for Malaysia, Schneider Electric.